Lumix DMC-FZ300by Panasonic

Clearly above average. Only a couple of issues keep this from being best in class.

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PROS

The dust-proof, splash-proof lens that lets in much more light than its competitors sets the Lumix DMC-FZ300 apart.

The viewfinder is a rotating high-resolution touch screen.

The FZ300 shoots 4K video.

CONS

The 24x zoom is conservative for a superzoom camera.

Shooting JPEGs results in disappointingly blurry photos.

As with many complex cameras, the controls are not beginner-friendly.

The Lumix DMC-FZ300 by Panasonic is a lot of camera for its price. It shoots 4K video, and it can shoot up to 240 frames per second at lower resolution. The menu is crowded with options; the tradeoff is the user has to know a thing or two about how cameras work. It’s equipped with a high-resolution rotating touch screen viewfinder, and a splash-proof, dust-proof lens that lets in much more light than the competition.

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As the photo above illustrates, these flip-out displays come in very handy when you're not shooting at eye level, such as when recording vid…

As the photo above illustrates, these flip-out displays come in very handy when you're not shooting at eye level, such as when recording video or trying to get a photo of your favorite musician over the heads in front of you.